Colorado has officially become the first state in the United States to accept cryptocurrencies for payment of taxes.
According to media sources, Colorado has become the first state in the United States to accept bitcoin payments for taxes. Governor Jared Polis praised the initiative, calling it “the next logical step on the path to digital sovereignty.”
Governor Polis originally announced the idea in a recent tweet, stating that a payment provider would be hired to help with the process. In an interview with CNBC, he commented on the initiative, indicating that the option should be accessible within the next several months.
Polis looks to be enthusiastic about digitalizing Colorado’s economy. He appears to be seeking to apply blockchain technology to other sections of the local economy as a previous IT entrepreneur. Polis, according to his press secretary Conor Cahill, was
“proud to lead efforts to create a strong and dynamic crypto ecosystem that puts Colorado at the forefront of digital innovation.”
It will be fascinating to see how the community and the tax payment process are affected by this new payment. Meanwhile, the Internal Revenue Service is looking at how to deal with the issue of tax payments from crypto asset class income. It has asked the US Congress for assistance in dealing with the problem.
Cryptocurrency is gaining more adoption within the government
Crypto in government appears to be steadily gaining traction in the United States. Florida is in the vanguard of this, but New York is also a strong challenger.
In an effort to entice fintech firms, New York mayor Eric Adams stated he would take his first three paychecks in cryptocurrency.
Florida, on the other hand, has accomplished far more. Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami has announced a number of efforts aimed at attracting the cryptocurrency business, including the establishment of the MiamiCoin. He has also accepted bitcoin as payment.
The government’s increased use of cryptocurrency is a positive sign for the crypto market. Full-scale regulation has yet to be formed by the SEC and other regulatory authorities, but it is expected this year.
